Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach, 4e [Hardcover]

Gerald M Fenichel MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0721692346 | ISBN-13: 978-0721692340 | Edition: 4th

Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN. Provides an approach to the common presenting problems of children with disorders of the nervous system. Includes clinical features, diagnosis, and management of each disorder. Previous edition: c1997. Halftone illustrations. DNLM: Nervous System Diseases--Child.

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"Fenichel's survey of childhood neurology is concise, accurate, provides extensive coverage of the field, and is salted with pearls of wisdom." - Pediatric Neurology


"The clinical descriptions are a pleasure to read, bringing to mind a vivid picture of the clinical features and contrasting with the rather turgid accounts offered by many texts. Dr. Fenichel's writing style is further described as 'a model of brevity and clarity' and proclaims the text a 'miracle of compression.'" - Brain


"Clear, literate, well organized, and able to convey maximum information in minimum space without ever boring the reader." - Neurology


Reviews are of previous editions. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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The most trusted reference in pediatric neurology --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 405 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 4th edition (February 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721692346
• ISBN-13: 978-0721692340
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,381,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The next best thing to Juan Pascual, August 13, 2001

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This review is from: Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach, 4e (Hardcover)

Sometimes you can't have a portly, balding pediatric neurologist right at the bedside to help you out. For those times, you need this book.

Fenichel's book is the standard for adult neurologists and pediatricians who need a practical, concise, well-organized introduction to the otherwise mysterious world of pediatric neurology. It's organized by the presenting sign and symptom, which makes it redundant in places, but also invaluable when preparing for Board vignettes, not to mention highly relevant for taking care of real patients. There's no substitute or alternative.

Its only shortcoming is its lack of depth - and it doesn't purport to be a textbook. (That role is filled by Swaiman's 1998 2-volume edition, which is superior in my opinion to that of Aicardi.) This is a book you could carry around with you on your pediatric neurology rotation - and if you rotate, you'd better!

What else it's not: It's not for lay readers, such as parents or non-medical personnel. It assumes a great deal of familiarity with medicine, pediatrics, and neurology, and presumes that the reader has a good deal of clinical experience. For this reason I also wouldn't recommend it to medical students - it's written for residents. (I'd send the students to Swaiman.)

As much as we wish we could keep a pediatric neurologist in our pocket at all times, current technology doesn't permit it. And the one I'm thinking of would never fit. So, order your copy of Fenichel today!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Organized, April 25, 2003

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This review is from: Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach, 4e (Hardcover)

I just love medical texts that take the "Signs and Symptoms Approach." That's how real medicine works. This book is no exception--while not a comprehensive reference by any means, it is very helpful in diagnosing childhood neurological conditions. That's why I recommend it for office use. For something more comprehensive, check MD Consult online or visit your nearest medical library. For something truly useful for your office, buy this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for trainees in pediatric neurology, July 21, 1998

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This review is from: Clinical Pediatric Neurology: A Signs and Symptoms Approach (Hardcover)

This is an excellent problem oriented book for trainees in pediatric neurology. Each chapter takes a topic eg headache, ataxia and considers the problem in terms of differential diagnosis and treatment. The text is interspersed with numerous tables of aetiological lists and diagnostic algorithms, as well as the author's own invaluable practice points. The book is especially useful for learning an approach to clinical problems, and good to keep in the outpatient clinic. Highly recommended and up to date.